From Guangzhou to Scotland: Nico Le Roux on Prestwick’s Cargo Transformation

At Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, Nico Le Roux, Business Development Director at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, sat down with Rajarshi Chatterjee, Assistant Editor at STAT Media Group, to talk about the airport’s growing role in global air cargo.

In this exclusive interview, Nico shares how Prestwick has strengthened its connectivity with the Far East, celebrating the launch of Air China Cargo’s new freighter service—the second Chinese carrier after China Southern to operate out of the Scottish gateway. The new Guangzhou–Prestwick route, operating three times a week, is expected to grow in frequency, with Air China Cargo setting up a local team to support operations.

Discover how e-commerce shipments dominate the inbound leg from China, while Scottish salmon and high-end Scotch whisky form key exports. Nico also offers insights on tariff-related shifts in e-commerce, the airport’s expertise in handling out-of-gauge and project cargo, and Prestwick’s strategic vision within the UK’s air freight landscape.

Don’t miss this deep dive into how a regional airport is making global impact.